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I. INTRODUCTION TO EMPLOYMENT LAW

1. Pair-work: brainstorm the vocabulary related to employment law

explain the differences: wages - income - salary bonus - perks training - skills - qualifications apprentice - trainee – intern

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2. READING (EXAM PRACTICE - multiple choice questions)

Read the text and for questions 1 -7 choose the best answer A, B, C or D.Employment law has undergone quite a considerable increase in both volume and importance over the past two centuries. This stemmed from the industrial revolution the beginning of which (taking into account different times in different countries) may generally be dated back to the turn of the 19 th century. Employment rights before then were virtually non-existent and depended on the benevolence of paternalistic or ruthless employers, called masters in those times, while those depending on them as employees were referred to as servants, which suggests a considerable degree of control by the former over the latter. With the advent of the industrial revolution things began to change. At first, the conditions of employees (factory workers) considerably decreased sometimes being dreadful beyond description. However, the first actions of workers trying to better their living conditions were doomed to failure and only started to be taken seriously by employers when their employees began to organize themselves into trade unions as it gave them more bargaining power when asserting their rights and demands. These of course included primarily issues concerning wages and working hours. Gradually, while putting pressure on governments, this movement resulted in the adoption of labor legislation addressing such issues as the right to strike, restriction of child labor, eight-hour workday, and introduction of an insurance system covering certain life situations people regularly get into, i.e. sickness, unemployment and retirement. This laid the foundations for the modern system in civilized countries whereby people may rightfully claim sickness payments, unemployment benefits and pensions. In addition to these basic rights, the 20 th

century witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of employment rights, which considerably

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shifted the previous imbalance of rights in favor of employees to the detriment of employers, a situation deplored by many of the latter group. For example, in the UK these rights include the right to have a written statement of the main terms of the job, the right to a compensation payment when being dismissed due to redundancy, the right to be given advance notice (i.e. the right to be informed about the termination of employment some time before it actually takes place), and one of the latest achievements, the equal opportunities policy, which guarantees the same pay for the same work to both men and women and, at least theoretically, equal access to jobs.Employment is a contract and so it may be ended as any other type of contractual relationship. However, as it considerably affects people’s living conditions termination of employment is not such a straightforward thing. The reasons for being given notice are varied but most usually it is the case when an employee simply does not go to work (non-performance of duties), gets drunk while at work, steals from the employer or is held responsible for sexual discrimination (all these acts fall within the scope of gross misconduct). The opposite of a justifiable discharge is wrongful discharge (US), or unfair dismissal (UK) and it is up to a court to decide who is wrong and who is right if a legal action is taken.The two parties to the contract of employment naturally try to get the most out of it but such efforts are subject to various legal limits and a process of negotiation called collective bargaining the aim of which is to strike a compromise. The employers try to squeeze the most out of their employees at the least possible cost which is countered by the employees’ efforts to maximize wages for their working hours. The employers’ concessions include various kinds of benefits while incentives to work harder have the form of promotion which may be partly tied to seniority. For potential disputes there is a grievance procedure by which persons with a feeling of being disciplined, or discharged without just cause, may have their cases decided by impartial labor arbitrators in the USA or by employment tribunals in the UK (previously called industrial tribunals).The employment tribunal in the UK was originally meant to be a place where claims could be sorted out quickly and efficiently without the expense of lawyers. Gradually, the volume of case law increased so much that tribunals had to be dealt with by numerous persons taking part in hearings involving the employers’ lawyers, union officials and various state-sponsored representatives from law centers (a type of non-for-profit legal practice assisting people who cannot afford paid lawyers). It was only the 2013 introduction of high fees that led to a drop in employment tribunal cases.When peaceful means fail then comes the time for war which in industrial relations has the name of a strike, or more euphemistically, industrial action (job action in America). The workers of a particular enterprise decide, after a majority vote in a secret ballot, not to go inside but stay outside the premises and form a picket line which is much like a frontier line bordering with the enemy’s zone and anyone trying to cross it is discouraged from doing so by being confronted by picketers holding picket signs saying such things as “Don’t cross the picket line”. Those who dare to cross the line may be subject to abuse (being called strike breakers, or, less politely, scabs) or even to violence which of course is unlawful.

1 Employment law a. supports paternalistic relationshipsb. is based on the 18th century labor relationshipsc. considers the relationship between masters and servantsd. deals with the relationships between companies and workers 2 The first achievements of trade unions covered mainlya. right to strikeb. advance noticec. child labor

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d. payment for work

3 During the 20th century employment rights a. changed the previously established balance b. moved further to benefit the employeesc. brought equal opportunities for employersd. guaranteed employees access to any job 4 Justifiable discharge can be used in case ofa. gross misconductb. performing an obligationc. a given noticed. unfair dismissal 5 Collective bargaining does not concerna. promotionb. grievancesc. reaching a compromised. labor arbitrators 6 Employment tribunals are used toa. negotiate with law centersb. settle the disputesc. govern industrial relationsd. support the right to strike

7 An industrial action a. must be taken by all workersb. causes unlawful abusec. is a synonym for a striked. is discouraged by picketers

Extracts based on:http://work.chron.com/disadvantages-overtime-5388.htmlhttp://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/may/10/bbc-newsroom-criticised-health-safetyhttp://www.theguardian.com/women-in-leadership/2014/apr/17/bullying-harassment-at-work-advice-q-a http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/The-Problem-with-Work-Life-Balance.aspxhttp://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Health/article1495779.ece

3. DefinitionsMatch the following expressions from the text to the definitions:

1 gross misconduct a) termination of employment for which the reasons and grounds exist

2 justifiable discharge b) industrial action by unionized workers who either are on, or are trying to gather support for, a strike by assembling near the entrance to the employer's premises

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3 collective bargaining c) very bad behavior of an employee, which is a fair reason for dismissal (such as drunkenness or theft)

4 picketer d) a person or group of persons stationed outside a place of employment, usually during a strike, to express grievance or protest and discourage entry by non-striking employees or customers

5 picket line e) negotiation between an employer and a representative of a larger unit of employees, to govern hiring, work, pay and dispute resolution

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4. Contracts of employment

a) Read the following extract from the Czech Labor Code on employment contracts and translate it into English:

§ 34(1) Pracovní smlouva musí obsahovat

a) druh práce, který má zaměstnanec pro zaměstnavatele vykonávat,b) místo nebo místa výkonu práce, ve kterých má být práce podle písmene a) vykonávána,c) den nástupu do práce.

(2) Pracovní smlouva musí být uzavřena písemně. (3) Nenastoupí-li zaměstnanec ve sjednaný den do práce, aniž mu v tom bránila překážka v práci, nebo se zaměstnavatel do týdne nedozví o této překážce, může zaměstnavatel od pracovní smlouvy odstoupit. (4) Od pracovní smlouvy je možné odstoupit, jen dokud zaměstnanec nenastoupil do práce. Pro odstoupení od pracovní smlouvy se vyžaduje dodržení písemné formy, jinak se k němu nepřihlíží. (5) Každá smluvní strana musí obdržet jedno vyhotovení pracovní smlouvy.

Source:http://business.center.cz/business/pravo/zakony/zakonik-prace/cast2h2.aspx

b) Translate the following types of contracts into English: pracovní smlouva _____________________________ dohoda o provedení práce _____________________________ dohoda o pracovní činnosti _____________________________

c) An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee which sets out terms and conditions of employment. The contract of employment in the Czech Republic has to be in writing and the employee has to receive a copy. Below are extracts from a contract of employment, the key expressions have been removed. Complete the text using the expressions from the box.

position probationary period date of commencement place of work period of noticeduties and responsibilities holiday entitlement pay sheet

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1. John Smith has been appointed to the position of Undergraduate and Departmental Administrative Assistant.

2. Prior to concluding the Contract of Employment, the employee has been acquainted with his/her ______________________ as detailed in the attached Job Description, but this Job Description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other occasional duties and requirements associated with the appointment.

3. The ______________________ of your continuous service with the university is 1 June 2015. 4. The ______________________ is Faculty of Law, Veveří 70, 611 80 Brno. 5. The length of the ______________________ is set to 3 months. 6. The salary is specified in the employee’s ______________________. 7. The employee’s ______________________ is 25 days which cannot be carried over. 8. The statutory ______________________ is 2 months as set forth by Czech Labour Code.

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5. WRITING. EXAM PRACTICE: You are working for a law firm and you have received the following email to answer. Write a reply using all the prompts. The length must be 120 - 180 words.

thank for the email not enough information about John Green, e.g. where from? more options (use some information from the extracts in Czech) offer meeting him personally

Dear Sir or Madam

I am an English teacher who would like to start working for a Brno language school and I would be grateful if you could advise me on some basic facts concerning the employment in the Czech Republic. So far I have worked only in China.

I am interested in staying at least a year and working on a contract basis.

I am looking forward to your reply.

Yours Faithfully John Green

… Pro účely zaměstnávání cizinců ze zahraničí podle zákona o zaměstnanosti se za cizince napovažuje občan EU...

… Cizinec může být přijat do zaměstnání, je-li držitelem platné zaměstnanecké karty nebo modré karty, má-li platné povolení k zaměstnání a platné povolení k pobytu …

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… Mezi základní pracovněprávní vztahy patří pracovní poměr a právní vztahy založené dohodami (DPP a DPČ) ...

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II. ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE

1. Warm-up VIDEO - YouTube: Do you know the basics of employment law?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn6MK_blDck

Watch the video and answer the following questions:1) What is retaliation in connection with employment law?2) What are the alternatives to docking an employee’s pay?3) In which aspects does ADEA protect employees or applicants over 40?4) How are people aged 16 or 17 limited when it comes to a job?5) What does “FMLA leave” stand for and what are the examples?

Source: warm-up video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn6MK_blDck

2. READING. EXAM PRACTICE. Label the following situations with the most appropriate headings:

A. consequences of working overtimeB. leave & absenceC. health and safety issues D. harassment & bullyingE. equal opportunitiesF. work-life balanceG. whistleblowing

Whistleblowing is when a worker reports suspected wrongdoing at work. Officially this is called ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’.A worker can report things that aren’t right, are illegal or if anyone at work is neglecting their duties, including:

● someone’s health and safety is in danger● damage to the environment● a criminal offence● the company isn’t obeying the law (like not having the right

insurance)● covering up wrongdoing

(https://www.gov.uk/whistleblowing/overview)

1 ______________________________ABC News reported that people working 10-hour shifts increased their risk of heart-related problems. Alarmingly, the "European Heart Journal" conducted a study that revealed people working 10-hour days were 60 percent more likely to experience problems than those working fewer hours. Additional adverse

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health effects associated with long work hours include ulcers, depression, stomach problems and breast cancer.

2 ______________________________It was supposed to provide an exciting backdrop to BBC News bulletins and open the corporation up to the public, but staff have complained that the corporation's new glass-plated newsroom makes them feel like pandas in a zoo. There are also concerns that the guidelines governing the capacious, double atrium newsroom at the £1bn revamped BBC New Broadcasting House headquarters could be affecting safety after two incidents last month where staff were taken ill and required paramedics.

3 ______________________________These are worrying statistics. Despite multiple processes, laws and guidelines supposedly regulating the workplace and protecting employees, over half of women are still experiencing unacceptable behaviour from bosses and colleagues. So what can we do about this? Should there be more laws protecting women in the workplace, or is this a more deeply ingrained issue that requires a grassroots approach to change?

4 ______________________________In today’s fast-paced workplace, most of us are urged to do more, faster, and with fewer resources. There seems to be more pressure to be successful—whatever that means—than ever before. While doing the job of two or three people at work, we’re expected to be exemplary parents AND have a fulfilling personal life in which we rear perfect children, enjoy our hobbies, volunteer in the community, and take superb care of our bodies, spirits, and minds. While the quest for balance is a wonderful goal, it’s just not a realistic goal for most folks.

5 ______________________________Russell Dunkeld told his bosses at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, part of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, how a nurse on his ward had boasted of speeding patients on their way by interfering with drug and saline drips. Russell resigned, suffering stress, when his concerns were not investigated. Managers later gagged him from speaking out as part of a compensation deal.

Sources of texts:http://work.chron.com/disadvantages-overtime-5388.htmlhttp://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/may/10/bbc-newsroom-criticised-health-safetyhttp://www.theguardian.com/women-in-leadership/2014/apr/17/bullying-harassment-at-work-advice-q-a http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/The-Problem-with-Work-Life-Balance.aspxhttp://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Health/article1495779.ece

3. WHISTLEBLOWING

LISTENING. EXAM PRACTICE: Listen to an interview about whistleblowing and complete the summary with one word in a gap:

Simon Stephen says that whistleblowing is often considered to be an HR issue as it involves managing people who blow the whistle (report suspicious behaviour in a company). He mentions three main reasons for whistleblowing being a wider subject:

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the individual accountability - if a 1 _____________ is raised to the attention of an individual and nothing happens, it might lead to something more dramatic, including external regulators

2 _____________ - an individual as an employee may sue the company if they have a feeling they have not been treated appropriately after blowing the whistle

public 3 _____________ - especially if the whistleblowing affair gets in the mediaSimon talks about the difference between whistleblowing and 4 _____________. What is similar is that both address a malpractice at a workplace, but explains that the latter covers how somebody 5 _____________ has been treated during their employment. Whistleblowing used to be under the 6 ___________ law and in previous legislation, but it isn’t any more. He also mentions that there aren’t any statutory 7 _____________ under the Employment Rights Act to do anything proactively with a whistleblower.Before somebody who decides to blow the whistle gets any rights or protection under the relevant 8 ___________ they must make a qualifying protective 9 _____________ of a particular breach that a company has made. Such a worker is then protected from being subject to a detriment and they are also protected from being 10 _____________ dismissed.

Source:http://www.wragge-law.com/insights/whistleblowing-simon-stephen-thinkhouse-september-2014-podcast/

4. DISMISSAL

Divide the following situations into the categories:

1. pregnancy: including all reasons relating to maternity2. family reasons: including parental leave, paternity leave (birth and adoption), adoption leave or

time off for dependants3. a reason related to an employee's conduct4. a reason related to an employee's capability or qualifications for the job5. because of a redundancy6. because a statutory duty or restriction prohibited the continuation of employment7. trade union membership grounds and union recognition8. dismissing part-time and fixed-term employees

Unfair dismissal (Dismissals are classed as 'automatically unfair', regardless of the reasonableness)

Fair dismissal (Dismissal is normally fair if an employer can show that it is for one of the following reasons)

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Texts from http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4098

5. GRIEVANCES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

READING. EXAM PRACTICE. Read the following texts and for each gap 1-10, use the words in CAPITALS to form one word that fits in the same numbered gap in the text.

example:

Not every statement made by the parties in the course of _____negotiation_____ is a term of the contract.

NEGOTIATE

What is a Grievance?Put simply, a grievance is a (1) ________________. If you are having a problem at work (for example, you are unhappy with something you have been asked to do as part of your job, or you are concerned about the terms of your contract of (2) ________________ that have been changed, or if you feel you are being bullied by a colleague or a (3) ________________), then you can raise a “grievance”.Raising a grievance is putting your problem to your employer informally at first (by perhaps having a private word) or if that (4) ________________, more formally, perhaps in writing which will allow them to (5) ________________ and hopefully resolve your grievance.

(1) COMPLAIN

(2) EMPLOY

(3) MANAGE

(4) FAILURE(5) INVESTIGATION

What is Disciplinary Action?If your employer is concerned or unhappy about your work, they may look to take disciplinary action against you. Examples of possible concerns include: the standard of your work, your (6) ________________ at work and your level of (7) ________________ from work.Your employer is not (8) ________________ to discuss matters with you informally. Instead, they may decide to take disciplinary action formally, especially if the matter is serious.If your employer decides to take disciplinary action, they should set out in a letter the (9) ________________ misconduct or poor (10) ________________ and the possible consequences you may face.

(6) BEHAVE(7) ABSENT(8) OBLIGATION

(9) ALLEGATION(10) PERFORM

Text from http://www.winstonsolicitors.co.uk/employment-questions-and-answers.html

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6. CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL

Put the verbs into the gaps in the correct form:act breach fire force require bully

prove leave submit raise

Constructive Dismissal is where your employer has (1) _____________ in such a way towards you that it (2) _____________ your contract and allows you to leave your job and treat yourself as dismissed. Whilst your employer has not actually (3) _____________ you, they may have (4) _____________ your employment to come to an end by their behavior. If the contract has been brought to an end, you will not be (5) _____________ to work your notice. An example of this would be where your employer persistently (6) _____________ you and forces you to leave the job. Remember, Constructive Dismissal is not always easy to (7) _____________ and it is important you consider your position very carefully before (8) _____________ your job. To prove Constructive Dismissal you need to show that your employer’s actions were sufficiently serious to allow you to leave your job. It is not necessarily enough that you consider that your employer has acted unreasonably.A claim for Constructive Dismissal must be (9) _____________ to an Employment Tribunal within three months less a day of the date of your resignation.You should generally try and (10) _____________ a grievance with your employer before resigning to give them the opportunity of trying to resolve the problem. A failure to do this could reduce any compensation that you recover by up to 25%.

Text from http://www.winstonsolicitors.co.uk/employment-questions-and-answers.html

7. SPEAKING - EXAM PRACTICE. Write down at least 5 expressions which you consider important for the Employment Law topic. Compare in groups and practice:

a. giving definitionsb. explaining the terms in more details e.g. by giving examples

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8. VOCABULARYDivide the following expressions into the chart:

To be out of work To be off work To be made redundant To lay sb offTo resign To be on the dole To receive the unemployment benefit

To sack / fire sb To hand in a notice To quit To make sb redundant

Employer … employer dismissing an employeeEmployee … ways of leaving a jobMoney … phrase(s) related to moneyHoliday/Illness … phrase(s) related to holiday/illnessNo job … phrase(s) related to having no job

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Notice the level of formality. Which words are informal? Can you add more words into the categories?

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III. APPLYING FOR A JOB

A) EXAM PRACTICE - SPEAKING. YOUR FUTURE CAREER. Where do you see yourself in 1/3/10/30-year time?

B) Would you be interested in the following job offer?

JOB OFFERLegal Intern

As a Legal Intern and part of the Google legal regional team, you will play an important part in helping to respond to some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. You will get an insight into the legal issues at Google and YouTube and learn to expect the unexpected and be equipped with the full toolkit of professional skills to handle whatever comes in. This role will test your organization skills, attention to detail, versatility and composure. You will get the chance to demonstrate that you have sound legal judgment, can learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, and can communicate confidently at all levels. An interest in technology and the internet, an understanding of Google’s online technologies and services as well as experience from working or studying abroad in an English speaking country, will be important assets for this job.

Responsibilities Conduct legal research on a variety of legal topics including: intellectual property,

consumer regulations, media regulations, advertising law, data protection, etc.

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Respond to various legal requests from users and third parties in relation to Google services.

Assist the legal team in the preparation and the management of court actions. Participate in the creation and maintenance of internal knowledge databases for the

legal team. Review and draft contracts.

Minimum qualifications undergraduate or graduate of Law (suitable for law students and fresh graduates)

Preferred qualifications Related experience in a leading law firm. Well organized and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline

pressure. Excellent legal analysis and research skills. Good command of English (written and spoken) and fluent local language; additional

European language(s).

Contact

Mr John GoogleGoogle PragueStroupežnického 3191/17150 00 Prague 5

Job offer from https://www.google.com/about/careers/search#!t=jo&jid=68615001&

WRITING A CV

Your CURRICULUM VITAE is the first thing an HR Manager or your prospective employer will see. Only a well-designed and flawless CV stands a chance to be thoroughly read, and may eventually lead to an invitation to the job interview.

1. Discussion: Read this advice on writing a CV. Do you agree with all points?

1) You should include a photograph in your CV.2) There should be as many details as possible in your CV.3) A CV should fit one page.4) Everything should be in chronological order.5) One CV is suitable for any job you apply for.6) A CV should be tailored to the position you are applying for.7) You can exaggerate your skills and achievements to make your CV more attractive.8) List all your previous jobs, including summer and part-time jobs.9) Name all your hobbies and interests.10) Make sure you have the permission to use names and phone numbers of people who will act as

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2. Pairwork - make a list of sections in a CV in what you think is logical order:

Heading ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

3. Now design your own CV for the job offer above. Swap it with another student to get feedback. Work in groups of three - choose the best CV.

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COVER LETTER

4. Read the cover letter and figure out the prepositions missing:

2015-05-01

White & Case LLPKandabashi Park Building19-1, Kanda-nishikicho 1-chomeChiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054Japan

Dear Mr Smith:

I am currently a third-year law student _____ Columbia School of Law, and I am writing to express myinterest _____ obtaining a summer internship position _____ White & Case, LLP. I would like to become a part _____ your Japanese tax-law internship program.

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I would enjoy the opportunity to work within an organization such _____ White & Case, LLP, and participate _____ tax-compliance and research projects. My qualifications are based _____ a combination of my education, global experience, and legal skills. My strongest qualification comes _____ having spent more than a semester here in Tokyo studying Japanese tax law through Waseda University while also gaining professional experience and polishing my skills _____ Japanese. I previously studied for a semester at Kyushu University, Fukuoka City, Japan.

My successful academic work _____ Columbia Law and Manhattan College further demonstrates the researchskills needed for the position. Soon after entering the Columbia law program, I spent a semester _____ a research assistant at the Columbia School of Law Center for Public Interest Law. Through constantly interacting with diverse people and performing multiple tasks _____ time constraints, I have gained three essential qualities to succeed _____ this fast changing global marketplace: a strong sense of responsibility, a problem-solving mindset,and team spirit.

I have made a career commitment _____ international tax law. I strive to learn more, while pursuing excellenceand personal growth. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a future with your firm, and am includingmy resume _____ your consideration. If you need additional information, please contact me _____ e-mail atholly_japan_law@hotmail.com at your earliest convenience.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,Holly Bennington

Cover letter from http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_law_internship_cover_letter.pdf

5. Look at these sentences from a cover letter and put the verbs in the brackets in the correct tense:

1) As you can see from my CV, I _______________ (study) law at Masaryk University for the last two years.

2) After I _______________ (finish) high school in 2012, I _______________ (spend) a year in the USA.3) I _______________ (work) part-time as a paralegal in a law firm since last September. 4) In my current job I _______________ (gain) wide experience in research work, drafting motions and

reporting cases.5) Previously I _______________ (employ) as a personal assistant at an IT company for five months,

which _______________ (help) me develop my communication and interpersonal skills.

Grammar - online practice:https://elt.oup.com/student/oxfordenglishgrammar/intermediate/oegc_intermediate_section05/intermediate_section05_01?cc=cz&selLanguage=cs&mode=hubhttp://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/228.htmlhttp://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/simple-past-present-perfect1.htmlhttp://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=8998

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http://is.muni.cz/do/rect/el/estud/ff/js14/pers_psych/web/pages/03-zivotopis.html

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JOB INTERVIEW

6. How to ask a candidate appropriately - taboos. Paraphrase these questions so that they are suitable for a job interview:

1) How old are you?2) Do you have any disabilities?3) When did you graduate from high school?4) What are your childcare arrangements? 5) What is your sexual orientation?6) What is your maiden name?7) What political party do you support?8) I see you left your previous position due to a back injury. 9) Do you smoke?10) What religion are you?11)

Job interview: http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/manager-toolbox/hiring/selection/interview-dos/http://www.xeniumhr.com/blog/hiring-practices/interviewing-etiquette-for-employers/#.VL1THkeG-0I

7. Pairwork - think up at least 6 questions relevant to the job description above.

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8. Work in groups of three - the person with the best CV is the candidate, the other two represent the company. Role-play a job interview and decide whether you take the candidate on.

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References:I. INTRODUCTION TO EMPLOYMENT LAWex. 4 - http://business.center.cz/business/pravo/zakony/zakonik-prace/cast2h2.aspx II. ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE warm-up video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn6MK_blDckex. 2, extracts based on:http://work.chron.com/disadvantages-overtime-5388.htmlhttp://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/may/10/bbc-newsroom-criticised-health-safetyhttp://www.theguardian.com/women-in-leadership/2014/apr/17/bullying-harassment-at-work-advice-q-a http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/The-Problem-with-Work-Life-Balance.aspx

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http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/Health/article1495779.eceex.3, listening from: http://www.wragge-law.com/insights/whistleblowing-simon-stephen-thinkhouse-september-2014-podcast/ex. 4 texts from http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4098 ex. 5, 6 text from http://www.winstonsolicitors.co.uk/employment-questions-and-answers.html III. APPLYING FOR A JOBB) job offer from https://www.google.com/about/careers/search#!t=jo&jid=68615001& ex. 4, cover letter from http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_law_internship_cover_letter.pdf III Applying for a jobJob interview ex.6 http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/manager-toolbox/hiring/selection/interview-dos/http://www.xeniumhr.com/blog/hiring-practices/interviewing-etiquette-for-employers/#.VL1THkeG-0I